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Managing urinary tract infections (UTIs) is less of a leap in terms of the expansion of pharmacists’ scope of practice than vaccination was  Pharmacy graduates are “well equipped” to assist …

TGA vaping blitz hits hard with record 38 infringement notices for 4 connected Sydney operations The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued four connected Sydney-based firms with a record 38 …

MPs and Senators are being urged to back legislation that will see maximum dispense quantities increase for 325 molecules  Medical organisations, health, and patient advocacy groups are calling on federal …

Former NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet Secretary is set to takeover Commonwealth Department of Health and Aged Care  Outgoing Secretary of the Department of Health and Aged Care, Professor …

Telehealth operation to fall under API as retail giant embarks upon health expansion Telehealth business InstantScripts has been bought by the now Wesfarmers-owned Australian Pharmaceutical Industries for $135 million. In …

NSW Central Coast wellness operation allegedly ran “unlawful” medicinal cannabis product advertising says regulator The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued five infringement notices totalling $66,600 to Affinity Corp Australia …

A distinguished long-time AJP contributor is among the pharmacists recognised in the King’s Birthday honours Associate Professor Louis Roller, a long-time contributor of clinical articles to the AJP was honoured …

Community pharmacists who provide professional services should receive a slice of the funding paid to the pharmacy they work in, union officials believe  Professional Pharmacists Australia (PPA) says its enterprise …

A huge deal between Sigma and Chemist Warehouse was news this week, as the controversy over 60-day dispensing rages Business news loomed large this week, as a deal between Chemist …

Many pharmacists aren’t against double dispensing – it’s the speed and lack of consultation that has them frustrated and afraid, says one industry analyst National Director, Pharmacy at RSM Australia …

PSA president remains optimistic about the profession’s future despite ongoing double dispensing concerns   “In circumstances such as those presented by the 60-day dispensing decision, it is important for us to …

Pharmacists are calling for a delayed rollout of changes to the Opioid Dependence Treatment program, warning of “potentially horrific outcomes” for patients A Budget measure to allow people to access …